Continuing on from yesterdays post on
weaving magic into botanical perfume formulation I will share some of the methodology utilized in the magical accord within the Sierra solid perfume. To read the initial post on the Sierra solid perfume from November 8th
click here.
I began by looking at the planetary associations and influences with prosperity. I choose:
SUN = PROSPERITY
EARTH = MANIFESTATION
Then I looked at numerical associations. In researching numbers I decided on 4 since it is associated with the Earth. I choose to infuse four materials in oil that I would leave in the SUN for four days and bury in the EARTH for four nights. Alternating between the SUN and EARTH to impregnate the energetic’s of both into the raw material with a blueprint of SUN and EARTH. I began the infusions on SUNday.
Next I looked at plant materials associated with the SUN and EARTH. I made a list of what I discovered:
SUN- Amber
- Benzoin
- Broom
- Calendula
- Everlasting
- Frankincense
- Labdanum
- Saffron
- The Red Tincture: Ceonathus Root, also called Red Root
EARTH
- Mushrooms
- Patchouli
- Sage
- Spruce
- Vetiver
Somewhere I had read that Tonka Bean is associated with prosperity, so I included Tonka Bean on my list. At another source I read that Vervain is used to make dreams come true, so I added it. I also included Myrrh because of the association with the gifts of Frankincense and Myrrh to the Christ. I added Champa for its warm SUN-like quality. Oakmoss was on the list, however, I did not have it diluted in oil, so I did not use it. Black Musk smells extremely EARTHY to me so I added it as well.
My four tinctures, begun on SUNday, over a period of four days in the SUN and four nights in the EARTH, I used the following materials:
- Benzoin: SUN
- Tonka Bean: Jupiter is the planet of fortune
- Onycha: Elemental water for flow
- Red Root: This was my substitution for the “Red Tincture” listed for the SUN. I liked that it was from a native plant and a root, roots are associated with EARTH.
During the formulation I found the synergy got a little overly EARTH smelling, which I choose to correct so that there would be an equinox of Earth and Sun.
I add a drop of this accord when creating the Sierra Solid Perfume. My suggestion is to anoint yourself with the perfume while envisioning what prosperity means for you. Consider beginning with gratitude, I have been told that one of the paths to prosperity is gratitude.
Special thank you to Harry of
Alchemy Works for his input on the formula and very useful website.
Roxana Illuminated Perfume™E-Shop where you can find
Sierra Solid Gold in a few sizes.
Opening image: Expand Your Vision ©Greg Spalenka
Back in August I created a solid perfume for myself lickety split. This occured just before going to see a Shakespeare play at the Theatricum Botanicum under a canopy of Oaks in Topanga. The fragrance has become a favorite of mine as well as several clients and girlfriends. The temporary working title was Birthday Balm, abbreviated as BB. For the time bee-ing I am calling it BeBee.
